Course Description:
This session will focus on veterinary industry guidelines regarding the highest, wisest, and safest use of opioids in dogs and cats.  A focus will be on clinical utility of longer-acting commercial products in dogs and cats.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the changing role of opioids in veterinary medicine
2. Review opioid mode of action and comparison/contrast of different types of opioid molecules
3. Gain insight into the indications and on- and extra-label use of longer-acting commercial opioid products in dogs and cats.

Presented by Dr. Mark Epstein, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (C/F), CVPP

CE Credit: This webinar fulfills the New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Continuing Education requirement for 1 (one) credit concerning “prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion” (45:16-9.4c)

This webinar is FREE for NJVMA Members and $99 for non-members.